The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), has put protective measures in place before the Coronavirus has shattered stock market prices. GIPF CEO David Nuujoma said the markets have been volatile even before the Coronavirus outbreak.

There was drama at the public hearing when the management of the Namibia Veterans Association Fund appeared before a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts. It came to light, that those in charge of the finances of the association have no financial background, apart from military training. The Veterans’ Association appeared before the committee, on […]

Deputy Minister of Education Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka announced the declaration of the Shark Island a heritage site at a ceremony. Shark Island is situated on the Shark Peninsula in the coastal town of Lüderitz. It was a German concentration camp where thousands of Nama and Ovaherero people were imprisoned during the German imperial […]

There have been significant improvements in the wages of black labourers since Namibia’s independence. In this insert, one member from among the better treated ethnic groups before independence, Harold Blunden speaks to NBC News.

The recent good rains not only brought hopes of good harvests to residents in Omusati and Oshana Regions, but locals have plenty of fish as most flood plains are now full of water. Although the flood caused damage to road infrastructure and the displacement of people from their homes, it has also been a blessing […]

Kavango West Governor Sirkka Ausiku says increased access to education is critical as it contributes to poverty reduction. Although the Kavango West Region is starting to show positive development signs, it remains one of the poorest regions.

Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala says the outcome of last year’s elections should serve as a lesson learned and an eye-opener for political office bearers, to do more in terms of service delivery. Endjala said this during a consultative meeting with political office bearers at Omusati.

It is the role of tertiary institutions to prepare students for their future career paths. That preparation is ever more essential in the age of the fourth industrial revolution. These were the remarks of Ekonia Mudjanima, Central North Regional Electricity Distributor’s (CENORED) Executive Manager of Corporate Services at the 2020 NUST Career Fair, held in […]

Government says there are no reasons to put this year’s Independence celebrations on hold as suggested by some members of the public who fear that the gathering puts Namibians at the risk of being infected with the Coronavirus. Answering a question by SWANU president, Dr Tangeni Iiyambo, Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula […]

Economist Johaness !Gawaxab warns that an outbreak of coronavirus in Namibia could affect the economy severely and possibly result in a shortage of food and medical supplies. !Gawaxab, who is also the chairperson of the High-Level Panel on the Namibian Economy believes that the local tourism, aviation, and hospitality sectors will be the hardest hit […]